"Limehouse Blues" became jazz standard since it was performed by such jazz musicians as Sidney Bechet, Django Reinhardt, Chet Atkins, Les Paul, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Tony Bennett, Stan Kenton and many more. Originally his is a song written by the London-based duo Philip Braham (music) and Douglas Furber (lyrics) in 1922.
Limehouse is district of east London. In the late 19th and early 20th century it housed Chinatown, until the London West End Chinatown was established. The Chinese references can be heard in both the lyrics and the melody.
Limehouse is district of east London. In the late 19th and early 20th century it housed Chinatown, until the London West End Chinatown was established. The Chinese references can be heard in both the lyrics and the melody.
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Tthe most classic tips for becoming a better jazz improviser include, learning solos by ear, licks, and learning jazz standard. If you get into playing jazz it is expected that you will learn many standards, especially if you get into jamming or doing shows, it will be expected that you know all the popular tunes and can improvise around them. Learning to play jazz standards is essential part of being a jazz musician. Not always aspiring jazz guitarist have option to play live with real band's members. For this reason virtual band from jazz backing tracks is often the only options to learn chords or improvise over jazz tune.